MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S788 BFE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1998 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 99,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S788 BFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S788 BFE registered?
S788 BFE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 2 October 1998.
Is S788 BFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S788 BFE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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